27 Boxes partnered with 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, to host a knitathon for charity. The good cause was attended by knitting fanatics and families who knit blankets and enjoyed the fun activities on the day.
67 Blankets ambassador Arlene Snoek said the organisation hosts knitathons all over the country at various places such as parks, malls and schools. “The turnout wasn’t that great but we are happy about the residents who participated. The blankets are distributed throughout the country to churches, hospitals, old-age homes and nameless people,” said Snoek.
She added that distribution is vast and the public can suggest charities or a place to donate the blankets to. This year the donations have grown –they managed to make and distribute over 10 000 blankets. The initiative is reliant on the generosity and effort of people.
Volunteer George Snoek was the only man who also participated in the knitathon. He said that he learnt how to knit about a year ago and wanted to rise to the challenge and participate in the campaign.
The Big Bertha Party Bus entertained children by providing fun activities such as face painting, a puppet show, a jumping castle and painting.
Volunteer Sheila Meyerowitz said she has been participating in the initiative since its inception. “My mother and gran taught me how to knit when I was 18 years old and it is something I enjoy doing. I’m just glad to participate towards a good cause,” she explained.
